Frozen Watermelon Cubes from China
Seedless watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) cut into cubes, steamed lightly and frozen plain for smoothies. HTS 0811.90.55.00 covers frozen melons including watermelon, distinct from fresh in 0807.11.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Distinguish from 'miniature type' fresh watermelons (0807.11.3020) by providing freezing process certification
• Use bulk packaging for industrial buyers to avoid retail set classifications
• Monitor for Brix levels to confirm no added sweetening, preventing shift to 0811.90.40.00